A tanker truck overturned on Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, erupting into a ball of flames.
It happened around 5:40 a.m. Monday on Route 17 South not far from Teterboro Airport. The tanker and another car got into a crash, but amazingly, both drivers were able to escape their vehicles.
The tanker plowed into a used car dealership, causing it to catch fire. That building is a complete loss as were two dozen of the vehicles on the lot.
Firefighters battling the blaze were able to save neighboring businesses on either side.
Powerlines were damaged in the fire and several of the businesses on Route 17 remain without power.
The fire was placed under control once PSE&G was able to cut off gas to the car lot.
Drivers were stunned by the fireball and frustrated by the resulting traffic delays.